Bridging Communities and Climate Literacy: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Twange Kasoma
Nov 10, 2026
Dr. Twange Kasoma serves as an Associate Professor of Digital Journalism in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, where she joined the faculty in August 2024. Originally from Zambia, Dr. Kasoma brings a rich international perspective to her teaching and scholarship....
App State ROTC Alumnus Ed Reeder Inducted into National ROTC Hall of Fame
Nov 9, 2026
This past weekend, Major General (Retired) Ed Reader served as an Honorary Captain of the App Football Team. He had been a player and an App State Cadet himself. In October, Army Cadet Command inducted him into the ROTC Hall of Fame.
WASU Alumni Return for Homecoming Tradition
Nov 2, 2026
For two days during Appalachian State University Homecoming week, the voices of WASU's past returned to the airwaves, sharing memories, music and decades of broadcasting experience with the station's current generation of student broadcasters.
Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need
Aug 24, 2017
This summer, students and faculty in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development forged a unique...
“Interrogation” exhibit opens during September First Friday at HOW Space
Aug 22, 2017
The exhibit “Interrogation” will open to the public at 7 p.m. on September 1 at HOW Space in downtown Boone. Art for the exhibit was designed by...
Interior design professor awarded Universal Design Grant
Aug 11, 2017
Alex Poorman, associate professor of interior design in the Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University, has been awarded the...
Expanding Awareness: Appalachian hosts design camp for area youth
Aug 10, 2017
For the first time, Appalachian State University design educators held a summer camp for high school students in North Carolina—...
Gelber named AppTV general manager
Aug 7, 2017
After a national search, Robert Gelber has been named general manager of AppTV, Appalachian State University’s television station housed within...
Communication faculty member receives Wade H. Hargrove Community Leadership Award
Jul 28, 2017
Dan “Vallie” Hill, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Communication and WASU-FM manager, was awarded the North Carolina Association...
Art management student interns with prestigious Diversity in Arts Leadership Program
Jul 25, 2017
Mellanee Goodman of Charlotte was attracted to Art Management as a degree that allowed her to explore her passion for art while also providing a...
Interior design faculty member named IIDA-Carolinas 2017 Educator of the Year
Jul 14, 2017
Associate Professor of Interior Design Alex Poorman has received the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)...
Appalachian communication professor helps students turn assignments into podcast fame
Jul 13, 2017
At Appalachian State University some of the best essays of communication students now circulate far beyond campus, providing content for the...
Appalachian professors operate their home at net-positive energy use with solar panels
Jul 11, 2017
Drs. Jim and Jennifer Westerman, both professors at Appalachian State University, made a decision that has saved the equivalent of 276 trees and...